Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice
Optimal Living Daily | Diania Merriam • Business, Education, Investing, Self-Improvement
Optimal Living Daily | Diania Merriam • Business, Education, Investing, Self-Improvement
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice
Optimal Living Daily | Diania Merriam • Business, Education, Investing, Self-Improvement
Optimal Living Daily | Diania Merriam • Business, Education, Investing, Self-Improvement

About

Optimal Finance Daily, hosted by Diania Merriam, the innovative mind behind the personal finance conference EconoMe, takes you on an enlightening journey through the world of personal finance. Each episode brings to life the most compelling and practical advice from leading financial bloggers and experts. Diania’s engaging narration and insightful commentary transform complex financial concepts into relatable, actionable insights. Whether it’s budgeting, investing, debt management, or money mindfulness, she covers it all, making financial wisdom accessible to everyone. Gain not just knowledge, but also the motivation to apply it in your daily life. It's not just a source of personal finance tips; it’s a daily companion that guides you towards financial independence and savvy money management, all delivered with Diania's trademark enthusiasm and expertise. By focusing on early retirement, financial independence, and saving money, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your financial goals. This podcast is designed for those passionate about personal finance, early retirement, financial independence, and saving money. It’s your go-to source for practical advice on managing your finances, saving money, and working towards early retirement. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster financial independence and secure your financial future. Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...

Episodes

  • 3385: [Part 2] How to Create Sustainable Money Habits by Liz of FrugalWoods on Mindful Consumption
    Liz offers a practical and compassionate guide to building money habits that actually last
  • 3384: [Part 1] How to Create Sustainable Money Habits by Liz of FrugalWoods on Mindful Consumption
    Liz from Frugalwoods lays out a practical framework for building sustainable money habits
  • 3383: The Honeymoon Phase of Early Retirement by Leif of Physician on FIRE on Finding Purpose in Retirement
    Leif explores the emotional rollercoaster that often follows early retirement
  • 3382: Frugal or Cheap: How to Tell and Why it Matters by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money
    Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock break down the subtle but impactful differences between being frugal and being cheap
  • 3381: When It Pays to Spend Money to Save Money by Amanda Brownlow on Intentional Spending
    Amanda Brownlow challenges the traditional mindset of extreme frugality by showing how intentional spending can lead to long-term savings
  • 3380: What You Can Learn From Millennials For a Better Financial Future by Kathleen Coxwell of New Retirement
    Kathleen Coxwell highlights how millennials, often seen as financially unstable, are actually modeling habits that can lead to a more flexible and fulfilling retirement
  • 3379: Snatch Up Your Long Lost Money by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Tracking Down Lost Assets
    J. Money unpacks how billions of dollars in unclaimed property are just sitting around, waiting to be claimed
  • 3378: You Don't Have to Give Up Important Things to Get Important Things Done by Michael Mehlberg
    Michael Mehlberg challenges the productivity trend of cutting out distractions by flipping the script
  • 3377: Money Stress: Why We Use Money to Feel Bad About Ourselves by Dr. Lisa Firestone of Psych Alive
    Dr. Lisa Firestone explores how our emotional history, especially early experiences with money, shapes our current financial stress and self-worth
  • 3376: How Do the Wealthy Invest? by Nick Maggiulli of Of Dollars and Data on Building Wealth Mindfully
    Nick Maggiulli unpacks how wealthy individuals allocate their assets
  • 3375: Should Cash Be Part of Your Emergency Fund? By Honey Smith with Get Rich Slowly on Smart Emergency Planning
    Honey Smith explores the practical and psychological benefits of keeping physical cash as part of your emergency fund
  • 3374: [Part 2] Rethinking the 4 Percent Safe Withdrawal Rule by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto
    Fritz Gilbert outlines three key adjustments to improve the sustainability of retirement withdrawals in today’s uncertain market environment
  • 3373: [Part 1] Rethinking the 4 Percent Safe Withdrawal Rule by Fritz Gilbert of The Retirement Manifesto
    Fritz Gilbert challenges the conventional 4% safe withdrawal rule, arguing that its simplicity may be dangerously outdated given today’s market conditions
  • 3372: Want to Retire Early Abroad? Do These 10 Things First by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey
    Christina Browning shares ten crucial steps to ensure a successful early retirement abroad
  • 3371: When, Why and How We Give by Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular on Giving With Intention
    Julien Saunders shares a heartfelt exploration of how giving, whether through financial support, gifts, or time, aligns with their values
  • 3370: How To Transform Loneliness Into Joyful Solitude by Kat Medina on Finding Peace in Solitude
    Kat Medina reflects on how solo travel helped her redefine loneliness as a gateway to joyful solitude and personal growth
  • 3369: What Happens to My Debt When I Die? by Christine Luken on Looking Out For Your Family's Financial Health
    Christine Luken offers a clear-eyed guide to understanding how different types of debt, mortgages, credit cards, student loans, and medical bills, are handled after death
  • 3368: 7 Lessons I Learned From Failing at Real Estate Investing by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents on Investment Lessons
    Jeff Rose shares the hard-earned wisdom that came from diving headfirst into real estate investing without the right knowledge, mindset, or passion
  • 3367: Financial Lessons From a Rugby Field by Michael Smith with Financial Finesse on Long-term Financial Strategy
    Michael Smith draws powerful parallels between playing rugby and managing money
  • 3366: Financial Independence Is A Hall Pass For Safe Reinvention by Dave of Accidental FIRE on Financial Freedom
    Dave from Accidental FIRE explores how financial independence can become a powerful launchpad for reinvention after professional decline